Unit 12 - Misc. Topics Flashcards
most effective single method of perioperative warming
forced air warmer
afferent limb of temperature regulation
thermoreceptors
- skin
- deep tissue
- spinal cord
control center of temperature regulation
- hypothalamus (preoptic region)
- brainstem
efferent responses to hypothermia
- vasoconstriction
- piloerection
- shivering
- nonshivering thermogenesis
efferent response to hyperthermia
- vasodilation
- diaphoresis
4 mechanisms of heat transfer
- radiation
- convection
- evaporation
- conduction
how does a patient lose heat via infrared radiation
if the patient is warmer than the environment, then heat is lost to the environment
what type of heat transfer does covering the patient reduce
radiant
number 2 source of heat loss
convection
what is convection?
what % of periop heat transfer does it account for?
transfer of heat by movement of matter
15-30%
how is heat lost via convection?
air movement over the body whisks away heat that has radiated from the body
the body radiates more heat to replace what was taken away by airflow
how does laminar flow affect the amount of heat lost to convection
increases
amount of energy to vaporize water
latent heat of vaporization
what % of heat transfer does evaporation account for in the periop pt
20%
how can water be lost by evaporation during surgey?
- respirations
- wounds
- internal organ exposure
the rate of this process is a function of the exposed surface area and the relative humidity of the environment
evaporation
what is conduction?
what % of heat transfer does this account for in periop pt?
heat is lost when the patient comes into direct contact with a cooler object
< 5%
examples of heat loss through conduction
- cold OR table
- cold IV fluids
- cold irrigation fluids
the amount of conductive heat loss is a function of:
the temperature gradient and thermal conductivity of the object
phase 1 of intraoperative heat transfer
how long does this phace last?
heat redistribution from core to periphery
first hour after induction of anesthesia
what is phase 2 of intraoperative heat transfer?
when does this occur?
heat transfer is greater than heat production
hours 1-5 after induction
what is phase 3 of intraoperative heat transfer?
when does this occur?
equilibrium develops between heat lost to environment and heat production
hours 5-7 after induction
what causes heat redistribution during general, spinal, or epidural anesthesia?
redistribution of heat from central compartment to peripheral compartment
perioperative events contributing to heat loss
- recalibration of the hypothalamic set point
- drug induced vasodilation
- impaired shivering
- core to peripheral temperature redistribution
- cool ambient temp
- cold OR table
- admin of room temp fluids and cold blood products
what is the most significant source of heat loss in the OR?
radiation
what is the least significant source of heat loss in the OR?
conduction
a heat lamp is an example of what type of heat transfer
radiation
what temp monitoring site offers the best combination of accuracy and safety over an extended period of time
esophageal
CV consequences of periop hypothermia
- SNS stimulation
- vasoconstriction, decreased tissue PaO2
- coagulopathy, plt dysfunction
- hgb S sickling
- oxyhgb dissociation curve shifts to the left
how does hypothermia affect the oxyhgb dissociation curve
shifts to the left
pharmacologic consequences of hypothermia
- slowed drug metabolism
- increased solubility of volatiles
how does shivering increase the risk of myocardial ischemia and infarction
increases O2 consumption by 400-500%
pharmacologic modalities used to treat postop shivering
- meperidine
- clonidine
- dexmedetomidine
how does hypothermia affect O2 consumption?
reduces by 5-7% for every 1 degree C reduction in body temp
when might induced hypothermia be useful?
- cerebral ischemia (stroke)
- cerebral aneurysm clipping
- TBI
- bypass
- cardiac arrest
- aortic cross clamping
- CEA
what type of temperature monitoring site reflects temp of vital organs?
core body temp
ideal position of esophageal temp probe
distal 1/3 to 1/4th of esophagus
placement of adult esophageal temp probe
38-42cm past incisors
placement of esophageal temp probe in an adult with a 2nd generation SGA
15-20 cm distal to drain tube
pediatric placement of esophageal temp probe
10 + (2x age in yrs) / 3 cm past incisors
why is esophageal temp increased if placed in stomach
due to heat created by liver metabolism
why may temp be decreased if esophageal temp probe is placed in proximal esophagus
- cool inspiratory gas
- continuous gastric suction
- thoracotomy
ideal position of nasopharyngeal temp prob and why
sensor contacts posterior nasopharyngeal wall posterior to soft palate
close to hypothalamus
what causes decreased temp reading of nasopharyngeal temp probe
leakage of inspiratory gas
ideal position of rectal temp probe
8 cm in adults, 3 cm in children
what causes temp reading of rectal temp probe to be increased or decreased
- increased: heat producing bacteria in the gut
- decreaesd: cool blood from lower extremities, stool
temperature measurement sites that lag during rapid warming and cooling
- rectal
- bladder
what causes bladder temp to read low?
inadequate UOP
when is temp reading via pulmonary artery not reliable?
- CBP
- thoracotomy
skin temp is often ___ deg C less than core temp
2-4
how can skin temp be used to assess onset of a regional block?
temp will rise if the block is good d/t sympathectomy-induced rise in peripheral blood flow
5 clinically relevant CV consequences of perioperative hypothermia
- myocardial ischemia/arrythmias
- decreased DO2
- surgical site infection
- increased blood loss (coagulopathy)
- risk of sickle cell crisis in pts with SCD
why should saline be added to the ETT cuff vs. air for removal of vocal cord papilloma with laser
- acts as a heat sink for thermal energy produced by the laser
- if laser breaks the balloon, surgeon will see saline in surgical field (more obvious if dyed)
eye protection needed when CO2 laser is used
clear lenses
3 ingredients to produce a fire
(components of fire triangle)
- ignition source (cautery, laser)
- fuel (ETT, drapes, surgical supplies)
- oxidizer (O2, N2O)
5 steps to take when fire is present in the OR
- stop ventilation, remove ETT
- stop flow of all airway gases
- remove other flammable material from airway
- pour water or saline into airway
- if fire isn’t extinguished on 1st attempt, use a CO2 fire extinguisher
3 steps to take after OR fire is controlled
- re-establish ventilation via mask. avoid supplemental O2 or N2O
- check ETT for damage - fragments may be in pt’s airway
- perform bronch to inspect for retained fragments
what is LASER an acronym for
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
3 things that make laser light different from ordinary light
it is
1. monochromatic (light is a single wavelength)
2. coherent (light oscillates in same phase)
3. collimated (light exists as a narrow parallel beam)
which absorbs more water - long wavelength lasers or short?
long
which lasers penetrate deeper into tissue - long or short wavelength?
short
wavelength of CO2 lasers
10,600 nm
type of laser used in oropharyngeal and vocal cord surgeries
CO2
structure damaged by CO2 lasers
cornea
wavelength of Nd:YAG lasers
1064 nm
type of lasers used for tumor debulking and tracheal surgeries
Nd:YAG
structure damaged by Nd:YAG lasers
retina
eye protection for Nd:YAG lasers
green goggles
(Nd:YAG=Green)
wavelength of ruby lasers
694 nm
type of laser used for retinal surgery
ruby
structure damaged by ruby laser
retina
eye protection for ruby lasers
red goggles
(Ruby = Red)
wavelength of argon lasers
515 nm
type of surgery argon lasers are used for
vascular lesions
structure damaged by argon laser
retina
eye protection for Argon lasers
Amber goggles
(Argon = Amber)
which component of the ETT is the most vulnerable to lasers
cuff
T/F - laser resistant tubes have laser resistant cuffs
false
why do laser resistant ETTs have 2 cuffs
the proximal cuff is filled with saline/dye. if it is perforated by laser, the distal cuff will hopefully remain intact and permit continued PPV
what should determine the choice of ETT in laser surgeries
type of laser and its wavelength
which ETT is a good choice for CO2 laser use
LaserFlex
which ETT is a good choice for Nd:YAG laser
Lasertubus
techniques that do not require an ETT (removing 1 component of fire triangle)
- spontaneous ventilation
- intermittent PPV via facemask and apnea
- jet ventilation
why is gas embolus a risk of laser surgery?
gas may be used to cool the tip of the laser probe
T/F - laser resistant ETTs reduce the risk of fire when ESU cautery is used
false
how to protect pt’s eyes in laser surgery
- tape eyes closed
- avoid petroleum-based lubricants
- cover eyelids with saline-soaked gauze
- use protective glasses
best ways to protect yourself against laser plume
- smoke evacuator
- high-efficiency masks
what creates a plume of fine particulates with lasers?
tissue vaporization
rule of nines (adult)
head = 10%
trunk = 36%
arm = 9%
leg = 18%
perineum = 1%
involvement of a 1st degree burn
epidermis only
involvement of a 2nd degree burn
superficial: epidermis to upper dermis
deep: epidermis to lower dermis
involvement of 3rd degree burn (full thickness burn)
subcutaneous tissue
complete destruction of epidermis and dermis
involvement of a 4th degree (full thickness) burn
extends to muscle and bone
what burn stages have no sensation d/t obliterated nerve endings
3rd & 4th degree
rule of nines (child)
head = 19% (9.5% per front/back)
trunk = 16% (each side)
leg = 15%
arm = 9.5%
palm (excluding fingers) = 1%
general rule for rule of nines and head surface area in children
for every year > 1 year up to 10 years, you can decrease the head surface area by 1% and increase each leg by 0.5%
best IV fluid to give in initial 24 hours after major burn
LR
why should albumin be avoided in the first 24 hours after a major burn?
lost to interstitial space
what creates a capillary leak immediately after a burn?
increased microvascular permeability
what consequences of capillary leak after burn injury result in edema formation
- increased vascular permeability
- loss of protein-rich fluid to interstitial space, decreased plasma oncotic pressure
what are fluid requirements in the first 24 hours following a burn?
fluid shifts and edema formation are the greatest in the first 12 hours and begin to stabilize by 24 hours
what lab value sugests inadequate volume resuscitation in the first few days of a burn
rising hgb
when to consider transfusion in burn pt
Hct < 20 (healthy pt)
Hct < 30 (pre-existing CV disease)
Parkland formula
first 24 hours:
- 4 mL LR x % TBSA burned x kg
- give 1/2 in first 8 hours
- 1/2 in next 16 hours
second 24 hours:
- D5W mainenance rate
- 0.5 mL colloid x % TBSA x kg
Modified Brooke Formula
first 24 hours:
- 2 mL LR x % TBSA x kg
- 1/2 in first 8 hours
- 1/2 in next 16 hours
second 24 hours:
- D5W MIVF
- 0.5 mL colloid x % TBSA burned x kg
clinical end points of burn resuscitation - UOP
adult: > 0.5 mL/kg/hr
child (<30 kg): > 1 mL/kg/hr
high voltage electrical injury: > 1-1.5 mL/kg/hr (myoglobin is nephrotoxic)
clinical end points of burn resuscitation: blood pressure
adult: MAP > 60
infant: SBP > 60
child: SBP 70-90 + (2 x age in yrs)
clinical end points of burn resuscitation: base deficit
< 2
clinical end points of burn resuscitation: oxygen delivery index
600 mL O2/min/m2
clinical end point of burn resuscitation: mixed venous oxygen tension (PvO2)
35-45 mmHg
why is it important to maintain a higher UOP with electrical burns
myoglobinemia is caused by extensive muscle damage - myoglobin is nephrotoxic
what defines abdominal compartment syndrome
IAP > 20 mmHg + evidence of organ dysfunction (HD instability, oliguria, increased PIP)
treatment of abd compartment syndrome
- neuromuscular blockade
- sedation
- diruesis
- abdominal decompression vs. laparotomy
CO binds to hgb with an affinity of ____x that of O2
200
how does carbon monoxide
affect the oxyhgb dissociation curve
shifts to the left, impairs offloading of O2 to tissues
(left = love)
acid-base abnormality seen in CO poisoning
metabolic acidosis (inadequate O2 delivery and utilization)
why is the pulse ox not accurate in CO poisoning?
it’s unable to distinguish between HgbO2 and HgbCO
may be falsely elevated
treatment of CO poisoning
100% O2
hyperbaric oxygen
first priority in treatment of all burn pts
high FiO2
gold standard for diagnosing extent of airway inujry in burns
fiberoptic bronch
why should a surgical airway only be used as a last resort in burn pts
increases risk of pulmonary sepsis and late pulmonary complicaitons
when does upregulation of extrajunctional receptors begin in burn pts
what is the significance of this?
after 24 hours
succs is safe within first 24 hours after burn - use after 24 hours can cause lethal hyperkalemia
dosing nondepolarizing NMBs in burn pts
increase 2-3 fold (more receptors)
mechanisms of heat loss in a burn pt
- 60% radiation
- 25% evaporation
- 12% convection
- 3% conduction
*normal heat loss: radiation 60%, convection 15-20%, evaporation 20%, conduction < 5%
metabolic changes in burn pts
hypermetabolic
- increased catabolism
- increased O2 consumption
- increased HR
- increased RR
ANS activity during ECT
initial response: increased PNS activity during tonic phase (~15 seconds)
secondary response: increased SNS activity during clonic phase (lasts several minutes)
how does LIthium affect NMBs
prolongs succs and NDNMBs
neuro effects of the clonic phase of ECT-induced seizures
- increased ICP
- increased CBF
- increased IOP
absolute contraindications to ECT
- recent MI ( <4-6 months)
- recent intracranial surgery ( <3 months)
- recent stroke (<3 months)
- brain tumor
- unstable c spine
- pheochromocytoma
relative contraindications to ECT
- pregnancy
- pacemaker/ICD
- CHF
- glaucoma
- retinal detachment
- severe pulmonary disease
minimum recommended seizure duration for ECT
25 seconds
drugs that increase seizure duration
- etomidate
- ketamine
- alfentanil with propofol
- aminophylline
- caffeine
drugs that decrease seizure duration
- propofol
- versed
- ativan
- fentanyl
- lidocaine
gold standard anesthetic for ECTs. why?
methohexital - rapid recovery, no effect on sz duration
negative side effects of etomidate for ECTs
- myoclonus
- increased PONV
- more HTN
negative effects of ketamine for ECT
- increased SNS response
- prolonged recovery
why is glycopyrrolate used for ECTs
- antisialagogue
- reduced bradycardia/asystole
use of esmolol in ECTs
blunts SNS response
how do hyper and hypoventilation impact seizure duration with ECT
hypo: decreased
hyper: increased
interaction between MAOIs and indirect acting sympathomimetics
HTN crisis
are oral and gastric secretions increased during the initial or secondary response to ECT
initial
how does lidocaine affect sz duration in ECTs
decreased sz activity
does esmolol affect sz activity in ECTs?
nope
how does clonidine affect sz activity in ECTs
doesn’t
cause of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
what is the antidote?
dopamine depletion in basal ganglia and hypothalamus
bromocriptine (restores dopamine concentrations in these regions)
cause of serotonin syndrome
what is the antidote
excess 5-HT activity in CNS and PNS
cyproheptadine (5-HT antagonist)
antitode for anticholinergic poisoning
physosigmine (only cholinesterase inhibitor that lacks quarternay ammonium and diffuses into CNS to increase ACh concentration)
key features of malignant hyperthermia
- hypercarbia
- tachycardia
- myoglobinemia
- acidosis
- muscle rigidity
symptoms that NMS and MH have in common
- muscle rigidity
- hyperthermia
- tachycardia
- acidosis
drug used to treat both NMS and MH
dantrolene
what drugs increase risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with SSRIs
fentanyl, meperidine
what drugs increase risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with MAOIs
meperidine, ephedrine
what drugs increase risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with methylene blue
other serotonergic drugs
intraocular perfusion pressure =
MAP - IOP
how long is N2O contraindicated for after an intraocular SF6 bubble is placed
10 days after
main blood supply to the eye
where does it branch off?
opthalmic artery
branches off internal carotid near circle of Willis
what transports venous blood to the cavernous sinus?
superior and inferior opthalamic veins
what is the main blood supply to the eye
opthalamic artery
what 3 components determine IOP
- chorodial blood volume
- aqueous fluid volume
- extraocular muscle tone
what is normal IOP
10-20 mmHg
what produces aqueous humor?
where is aqueous humor reabsorbed?
produced by ciliary process
reabsorbed by Canal of Schlemm
intraoperative events that increase IOP
- hypercarbia
- hypoxemia
- increased CVP
- increased MAP
- DL
- straining/coughing
- succinylcholine
- N2O (if SF6 bubble in place)
- Trendelenberg
- Prone
- external compression by facemask
intraoperative events that decrease IOP
- hypocarbia
- decreased CVP
- decreased MAP
anesthetic agents that decrease IOP
- volatiles
- N2O
- NDNMBs
- propofol
- opioids
- benzos
- hypothermia
do anticholinergics increase IOP
nope
how does LMA placement vs DL effect IOP
LMA: minimal
DL: increased
how does succinylcholine affect IOP
increases by 5-10 mmHg for up to 10 min
*not reliably blocked by defasciculating NMB
what NMB should be used in an open globe injury
full stomach/difficult airway - succs
otherwise - roc